The New Masters of Fantasy

Posted by Jo Murphy Jul 26, 2008

The New Masters Of Fantasy provides a trailer of featured images from the third volume of artwork created by contemporary masters of fantasy. View featured artwork as a Volume III Trailer. It is a movie that scrolls, accompanied by fantasy music to create atmosphere. Be sure that students view the clips on full screen mode. The article Vixy.net Saves YouTube Clips provides instructions that will make this process easier.

The Fantasy Art Genre

This is the art of the fantastic! You will find heroes and maidens, elves and unicorns and imaginary creatures such as dragons. These beings inhabit strange and fantastic landscapes, such as lunarscapes, dark forests and "other worlds". The combinations of realistic drawing with imaginary inventions are ingredients that promise to stimulate student imagination.

Fantasy Art Projects

After viewing the film clip, invite students to create a world of their own. This will engage the students because

• fantasy art never goes out of style
• the genre is eclectic, offering a diverse range of possibilities so that the topic appeals to everyone
• Volume Three is an inspiring stimulous because the art comes from talented artists all over the world
• the Volume has been gleaned from areas of the world so students should be able to recognise cultural influences making the project appropriate for students from all cultures

"The New Masters of Fantasy” provides teachers with creative stimulous which is a magical and timeless inspiration appropriate for all ages and for students from all cultures.